Ringo Lam Ling-Tung

Ringo Lam Ling-Tung

Ringo Lam Ling-Tung (1955-2018) was a Hong Kong film director, producer and scriptwriter.

He was known for gritty, dark and realistic action thrillers. He was born in Hong Kong and studied film at York University film school in Toronto. Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs (1992) was reworked from Lam’s City on Fire (1987), and critics have indicated that there are shot-by-shot copies of certain action sequences. His most recent films include a collaboration with Jean-Claude Van Damme: Maximum Risk (1996), Replicant (2001), and The Savage (2003) (better known as In Hell).

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Ringo Lam Ling-Tung Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Ringo Lam Ling-Tung films ranked by score.

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City on Fire

City on Fire (1987)

Action Crime Thriller
Trapped between two worlds, Ko Chow plays a dangerous game as both detective and criminal. His superiors demand he expose a jewel theft ring from within, while the gang members...
Score 6.9

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung are City on Fire.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 1 titles directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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